TE Connectivity magnet wire terminations for aluminum wire

Manufacturers are focusing on the components being used in motor designs to help manage costs, while at the same time looking for components to improve manufacturing and operating processes.

The switch from copper to aluminum magnet wire is an increasingly popular trend with many manufacturers due to the significant cost savings potential. While the actual savings depends on the final product specifications and efficiency requirements, considering just the base material, we estimate that for achieving the same equal electrical conductivity, manufacturers using aluminum magnet wire vs copper magnet wire could see up to a 45% lower material cost.

With the rising search for termination solutions that enable the use aluminum magnet wire, TE Connectivity now offers a new portfolio of MAG-MATE terminals with Multispring Pin for Al wire and SIAMEZE terminals for Al wire for today’s specific design requirements.

Features

• Eliminate the need for welding and/or soldering processes improving operating efficiencies
• No pre-stripping of wires needed saving time and labor costs
• Our innovative multispring pin design offers the highest normal force for PCB connection without the use of soldering or welding
• SIAMEZE Terminals for Al wire offer a compact space-saving size that are idea for small motor designs

Applications

• Small domestic applications
• Major home appliances
• Automotive
• Motorcycles
• ICT
• Industrial machinery and automation
• HVAC
• Medical devices
• Drones
• Automation